The idea that free markets always make things better is a pernicious myth that doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.
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November 25, 2008
A lawsuit has been filed against Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California. However, there’s no clear answer as to whether this lawsuit is justified.
November 24, 2008
Is the belief in the free market based on evidence or faith?
November 19, 2008
When confronted with a monstrous act that doesn’t violate the law, it’s tempting to twist the law to punish wrongdoing. The problem is, doing that undermines the rule of law.
November 18, 2008
The “Big 3″ automakers are in trouble, and they’re coming to Washington for a handout. What are the odds that they’ll get one, and what will it entail?
November 13, 2008
The 21 month long election season is finally over. But why do elections take so long now? The answer may lie in game theory.
November 11, 2008
A recent court case suggests that race considerations should be removed from acutarial tables. Is that good social policy, bad science, or both?
November 10, 2008
After the results of the last election, a split threatens to tear apart the Republican Party. What does the future hold for the GOP?
November 5, 2008
The election of Barack Obama is a great culmination of the work of millions of people throughout American history to bring to life the American ideals of freedom and justice.
November 3, 2008
Here’s a summary of Heretical Ideas’ examinations of both Obama and McCain on the issues–just in time for Election Day.
October 29, 2008
The way in which drugs are classified as legally dangerous has little relation to how actually dangerous they are.
October 28, 2008
Barring a completely unexpected turn of events, it appears that next week will bring a huge victory for the Democratic Party. Here’s what the Republican Party can do to bring itself back.
October 22, 2008
The recently signed PRO IP Act turns copyright infringement into a cabinet-level matter and massively increases the penalties for infringement.